The following are the important ATO dates for this month. As per ATO Dates – April 2026
21 April
Activity statements
- March monthly activity statements – final date for lodgment and payment.
- Quarter 3 (January–March) PAYG instalment activity statement for head companies of consolidated groups – final date for lodgment and payment.
28 April
Activity statements
- Quarter 3 (January–March) activity statements – final date for lodgment and payment.
PAYG instalments
- Quarter 3 (January–March) instalment notices (forms R and T) – final date for payment and, if varying the instalment amount, lodgment.
GST instalments
- Quarter 3 (January–March) instalment notices (forms S and T) – final date for payment and, if varying the instalment amount, lodgment.
Superannuation
- Due date for super guarantee (SG) contributions, for quarter 3, (January–March).
- Quarter 3 (January–March) SG contributions are to be received by the superfund by this date – you need to allow sufficient time for SG payments to reach and be processed by your superfund, especially if using a SG clearing house.
- If you do not pay minimum SG contributions for quarter 3 in full and by this date, you must pay the super guarantee charge (SGC) and lodge a SGC statement with us by 28 May.
It’s important to note, SGC is more than the SG you would have normally paid and is not tax deductible.
30 April
TFN report
- Quarter 3 (January–March) TFN report for closely held trusts for TFNs quoted to a trustee by beneficiaries – final date for lodgment.